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Made Four Flights, Rescued 282 People

In a ceremony held at the Sikorsky Aircraft booth on the floor
of the HAI Heli-Expo 2006, Sikorsky recognized Lt. Mike Rasch and
Petty Officer 1st Class Jon Schroeder, two of the many courageous
crewmen and women of the United States Coast Guard who helped saved
thousands of people stranded by Hurricane Katrina.

No Pressure, Judge...

ANN REALTIME UPDATE 03.01.06 1730EST: We're still awaiting word
if Judge Allan Gropper will rule today on whether Northwest
Airlines can toss aside its current contract with the airline's
pilots in order to force concessions on them. However, it was just
announced the Professional Flight Attendants Association (PFAA) has
reached a pay-cut deal with the airline, that gives Northwest all
of the $195 million in annual savings it had been seeking.

Race Series Runs From July 16-23, Ends Near OSH

Looking for a little something to do in the weeks leading up to
Oshkosh? Well, what better way is there to spend those weeks than
participating in an air race, that ends within spitting distance
(well, almost) of AirVenture 2006?

Adds CVR, TAWS And HUMS

As part of an ongoing commitment to improving safety of its
aircraft, MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) announced Tuesday at
Heli-Expo 2006 that it will equip its helos to support the safety
recommendations of the International Helicopter Safety Team
(IHST).

Party Time In... Wichita?

It was party time for Mooney... and to celebrate its 60th year
in business, the company went back to where it all began. While the
aircraft maker has been located in Kerrville, TX for 54 of those 60
years, it all began in Wichita, KS... and that's where Mooney
kicked things off.

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Burns Cleaner, Cheaper Than JP-8

Alternative fuels have been in the news for some time, and
especially after President Bush's state of the union speech earlier
this month -- but until now, those stories have focused almost
exclusively on automobiles. What about airplanes?

Extends Avidyne’s Presence in Rotary Wing Market

What's good for fixed-wing airplanes is good for rotary-wings,
too... that's the thinking behind Avidyne's introduction Tuesday of
the TAS600 series of active surveillance traffic systems for
helicopters.

The Seven Words You Can't Write On An Airplane?

O-Ring Seal Prevents Leak Back Out Of Filter

Tempest -- which since March of 2005 has offered secondary
magnet filtration to capture fine ferrous particles, thus reducing
metal-on-metal contact within the engine, in its "Original" line of
oil filters -- announced Monday another "first" in oil filter
design.

City To Offer Its Plans To The Public

Aero-News has learned that Wednesday, March 1, is the date of
the first public discussion of the Chicago Park District's plans
for Northerly Island. The event is part of a weekly lunch lecture
series conducted by the Chicago Architecture Foundation.

Predicts Future Capacity Relies On Trust Fund Reform

At the FAA annual Forecast Conference Tuesday in Washington DC,
Department of Transportation Secretary Norman Mineta predicted
domestic air travel will top one billion passengers a year by 2015
-- whether the nation's aviation system is prepared to handle it or
not.

Whistleblowers Say Planes Contain "Bogus Parts"; Earlier Case
Tossed

Three former Boeing employees have filed a federal lawsuit
against that company and Ducommun, claiming the Los
Angeles-based supplier sold defective and nonconforming parts, and
falsified records to cover it up.

Will Operate Alongside US Equipment

The Iraqi Air Force (IAF) is showing off its newest equipment at
New Al Murthana Air Base. The Mil Mi-17 helicopters are brand new,
with zero hours, and are being delivered, up to four at a time, by
Russian Antonov-124 transports.

Seventh And Final New Technology To Be Demonstrated

Bell Helicopter announced at Heli-Expo Tuesday that its new 429
light twin helicopter passed a significant milestone at its
Mirabel, Canada facility, when its new high performance main rotor
system flew for the first time.

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Final Airspace Modification Ruling Delayed Until February
2011

Citing the need for ongoing mediation to handle the multitude of
factors involved, the FAA has delayed action on implementing the
Airspace Modification final rule for the east end of Grand Canyon
National Park until February 20, 2011.

Has Over 5,000 Hrs. PIC In Several Aircraft Types

Aero-Tips!

The FAA has issued Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin
(SAIB) SW-06-21 concerning "certain autopilot components that could
exhibit a potential failure of the Turn Coordinator causing the
[autopilot's] roll computer to drive the servo when not
commanded..."

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"The real solution is not reducing traffic to fit
capacity. We must expand capacity to handle the growing
traffic."

Source: DOT Secretary Norman Mineta, speaking
at the FAA Forecast Conference Tuesday in Washington, DC. In his
speech, Mineta predicted domestic air travel will top one billion
passengers a year by 2015 -- whether the nation's aviation system
is prepared to handle it or not. Mineta also said the FAA will need
a new funding stream to handle the impending crisis; currently,
trust fund revenues are collected based on a percentage of the cost
of airline tickets -- and those revenues have dropped in
recent years due to cheaper airfares.